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Manifold

In mathematics, a manifold is a topological space that locally resembles Euclidean space near each point. More precisely, an n-dimensional manifold, or n-manifold for short, is a topological space with the property that each point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to an open subset of n-dimensional Euclidean space.

Manyfold

By many times
The state's population has increased manyfold.

Manifold

Many and varied; of many kinds; multiple
Our manifold failings.

Manyfold

By many times.

Manifold

Having many features or forms
Manifold intelligence.
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Manyfold

(dated) many

Manifold

Being such for a variety of reasons
A manifold traitor.

Manifold

Consisting of or operating several devices of one kind at the same time.

Manifold

A whole composed of diverse elements.

Manifold

One of several copies.
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Manifold

A pipe or chamber having multiple apertures for making connections.

Manifold

(Mathematics) A topological space in which each point has a neighborhood that is equivalent to a neighborhood in Euclidean space. The surface of a sphere is a two-dimensional manifold because the neighborhood of each point is equivalent to a part of the plane.

Manifold

To make several copies of, as with carbon paper.

Manifold

To make manifold; multiply.

Manifold

Various in kind or quality; diverse.
The manifold meanings of the simple English word set are infamous among dictionary makers.

Manifold

Many in number, numerous; multiple, multiplied.

Manifold

Complicated.

Manifold

Exhibited at diverse times or in various ways.

Manifold

Many times; repeatedly.

Manifold

(historical) A copy made by the manifold writing process.

Manifold

(mechanics) A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.

Manifold

The third stomach of a ruminant animal, an omasum.

Manifold

(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

Manifold

(computer graphics) A polygon mesh representing the continuous, closed surface of a solid object

Manifold

(transitive) To make manifold; multiply.

Manifold

To multiply or reproduce impressions of by a single operation.

Manifold

Various in kind or quality; many in number; numerous; multiplied; complicated.
O Lord, how manifold are thy works!
I know your manifold transgressions.

Manifold

Exhibited at divers times or in various ways; - used to qualify nouns in the singular number.

Manifold

A copy of a writing made by the manifold process.

Manifold

A cylindrical pipe fitting, having a number of lateral outlets, for connecting one pipe with several others; as, the exhaust manifold of an automobile engine.

Manifold

The third stomach of a ruminant animal.

Manifold

To take copies of by the process of manifold writing; as, to manifold a letter.

Manifold

A pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

Manifold

A lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies;
An original and two manifolds

Manifold

A set of points such as those of a closed surface or and analogue in three or more dimensions

Manifold

Make multiple copies of;
Multiply a letter

Manifold

Combine or increase by multiplication;
He managed to multiply his profits

Manifold

Many and varied; having many features or forms;
Manifold reasons
Our manifold failings
Manifold intelligence
The multiplex opportunities in high technology

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